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Kings of Macedonia, Philip II (father of Alexander the Great), Silver Tetrobol or 1/5th Stater, Apollo/Horseman, 359-336BC
Obverse: head of Apollo wearing a tainia, right
Reverse: naked youth riding horse, ΦIΛIΠΠOY, club below.
15mm, 2.23g
Ref: S6690
Grade: VF+
Prov: ex private Essex collection.
£90 SOLD
Macedonia as a Roman Province. A Greatly Historical Coin Exhibiting Two Languages. Aesillas as Quaestor, Silver Tetradrachm, 95-70BC
Obv: Head of Alexander the Great, right, with horn of Ammon and flowing hair, MAKEΔ[ONΩN] beneath, Θ behind
Rev: Money-chest (cista or fiscus), club and chair, AESILLAS and Q above, within olive-wreath
14.083g, 28mm
Ref: SNG Cop 1330
Grade: VF, slight weakness to lower edge
Note: A remarkable coin produced by the Romans to appeal to the Macedonians. Both Greek and Latin are displayed, and the power of Rome is also demonstrated with the tax collectors name and tools of his trade on the reverse! This coin could be equally shown on the Roman or Alexander pages!
£370 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations please ask)
Macedon, Akanthos, SIlver Tetrobol, 470-390BC
Obv: Forepart of bull left, head looking back ΠE above
Rev: Shallow quadripartite incuse square
2.02g, 15mm
Ref: S1369var
Grade: VF+ a beautiful little coin
£220 (P&P FREE to UK, other locations please ask)
Pegasus with Curved Wings on a Silver Obol from the Thraco-Macedonian Region, 5th century BC
Obverse: forepart of Pegasos, right
A Very Rare Example of An Unusual Coin from Bruttium!
Kroton, Silver Third Stater, 530-500BC
Obverse: Delphic tripod with three handles, with legs terminating in lion's paws, with ornaments on and serpents rising from the bowl, QPO to left.
Reverse: Unusual incuse, legs terminating in indents symbolising lion's paws.
Ref: SNG ANS 298-9
1.71g, 20mm
Grade: Very fine, very rare.
Prov: ex Roma Numismatics, previously an private European collection.
£300 (+P+P)
Ptolemaic Empire, Egypt, Alexandria, Cleopatra III and Ptolemy IX Soter, 116-107 BC, AR Tetradrachm
Obverse: Diademed head of Ptolomy, right
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, eagle with closed wings standing left on thunderbolt. LI-ΠA across fields (year 10).
24mm, 4h, 13.85g
Ref: S7922, BMC 63-64; SNG Cop. 356-357
£150 SOLD
Ionia, Ephesos, Silver Fraction (Tartemorion), c5th Century BC
Obverse: Bee
Reverse: Head of eagle, left (unusual varient), EΦ above
0.4g, 6mm
Ref: SNG Cop 211
Grade: Extremely fine, wonderful detail for such a small coin!
£80 SOLD
Wonderful Example of the Natural Alloy of Gold and Silver, Electrum
Lesbos, Mytilene, Electrum Hekte, 375-326BC
Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo, right.
Reverse: Head of female, right, within linear square.
Ref: HGC6,1021
2.52g,10mm, 2h
Grade: Near Extremely Fine
Prov: Ex Roma Numismatics
£350 SOLD
One of the Nicest Pieces of Greek Art!
Macedon Under Roman Protectorate, First Meris, 167-148BC, Amphipolis, Tetradrachm
Obverse: Diademed head of Artemis right, with bow and quiver over shoulder, all in centre of macedonian shield.
Rev: Club within oak wreath; monograms above and below, thunderbolt to left.
Ref: SNG Cop 1314
16.85g, 32mm
Grade Very fine +
£360 SOLD
Caria, Rhodos, Silver Drachm, c88BC-14AD
Obv: Radiate head of Helios facing slightly to right.
Rev: Rose seen from above, pal, grain ear and P-O around.
An extrodinary piece of art work, a must for every serious collector. Ex Leu Numismatics, Switzerland.
21mm,4.14g
Ref: HGC 6,1456
Grade: Extremely fine with a few minor scrapes
£345 (+P&P)
Cilicia, Soloi, Balakros, Satrap of Cilicia, Silver Stater, 361-334BC
Obverse: Baaltars seated left on throne, torso facing, holding lotus-tipped sceptre in right hand, left hand holding chlamys at his waist; grain ear and grape bunch to left, monogram below throne indicating Soloi mint.
Reverse: Draped bust of Athena facing slightly left, wearing triple-crested Attic helmet and necklace.
24mm,10.99g
Grade: VF despite heavy test cut.
£200 (+P&P)
Alexander III (the Great) Tetradrachm of Lysimachos (possibly a contemporary imitation)
Head of Alexander the Great wearing horns of Ammon. Produced after his death by his friend and general, Lysimachos.
Fine, silver.
Rev: Athena enthroned, holding Nike and resting arm on shield. The name of Lysimachos is crowned by Nike on the left.
14.25g, 28mm
Grade: Fine, an opportunity to own this wonderful type without breaking the bank. Other Alexander coins here.
Ex Lockdales Coin Auction
£90 SOLD
Thrace, Cherronesus, Hemidrachm, 500-480BC
Obverse: Forepart of lion right, looking back
Reverse: Incuse square divided into four compartments one of which contains a X and dot.
Comes with old ticket.
Ref: cfS1349
Grade: Very fine.
£70 SOLD
Attica, Athens, Silver Tetradrachm, c353-294BC
Obv: Helmeted head of Athena, right
Reverse: Owl standing right with head facing, olive sprig with berry in upper left field, AOE to right.
An iconic Greek coin in very collectable condition.
17.13g, 21mm
Ref: SNG Cop 64
Grade: Very fine +
£450 (+P&P) SOLD
Attica, Athens, Silver Tetradrachm, c350-300BC, With Banker's Mark
Obverse: Head of Athena with eye in profile, right
Reverse: Owl standing right with head facing, olive sprig with berry in upper left field, AOE to right.
An iconic Greek coin with interesting bankers mark on obverse.
Ref: S2537
17.13g, 21.5mm
Grade very fine
£390 SOLD
ANCIENT GREEK, ATTICA, ATHENS, ATHENA AND OWL, SILVER TETRADRACHM, 353-294BC #2
Obv: helmeted head of Athena, right
Rev: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind all within an incuse square
17.69g, 23mm x 7mm thick
Dionysus Tetradrachm from Thrace
Thasos, Thrace, AR Tetradrachm. After 148 BC. Obverse: Head of Dionysus right, crowned with vines.
Reverse: HRAKLEOUS to right, SWTEROS left, QASIWN below, Herakles standing facing, naked, head left, holding club and lion skin.
16.87g, 31mm
£150 SOLD
Ancient Greek Illyria, Akarnania, Anaktorion AR Stater Athena/Pegasus 350-300BC
Obv: Pegasus (Pegasos) flying left with straight and pointed wings, AN monogram beneath
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